Qwertykeys Studio Neo65 Core Plus vs KBDFans TOFU65 V2 ViorWireless or wired
Choose the Neo65 Core Plus for wireless options and ANSI or ISO layouts, and the TOFU65 V2 Vior only if a wired-only ANSI kit fits your needs.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Qwertykeys Studio Neo65 Core Plus
QMK
Build quality in the top 15% of 65% boards under $200.
- Tri-mode connection options: USB-C, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth.
- Supports both ANSI and ISO layouts.
- QMK and VIA support, plus N-key rollover.
Get the
KBDFans TOFU65 V2 Vior
Build quality in the top 50% of 65% boards under $300.
- Aluminum case with gasket-mount construction.
- Hot-swap support for switch changes without soldering.
- Polycarbonate or aluminum plate options are listed by its vendor.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
For most buyers comparing these kits, the Neo65 Core Plus is the more flexible choice: it adds wireless connections, ISO support, QMK/VIA, and included build tools. Choose the TOFU65 V2 Vior if ANSI and wired-only use meet your requirements and its listed plate choices are the features you prioritize.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Qwertykeys Studio Neo65 Core Plus
KBDFans TOFU65 V2 Vior
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Sound dampening
Yes
No
Layout standard
ANSI, ISO
ANSI
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
- Qwertykeys Studio Neo65 Core Plus
- KBDFans TOFU65 V2 Vior
- Performance
- 6147
- Build quality
- 8465
- Productivity
- 6952
- Customizability
- 8357
- Portability
- 8571
- Layout size: 65%
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
What will you mostly use it for?
The Neo65 Core Plus takes all six use cases on the strength of its extra connectivity and layout options, with its modding features making the distinction especially clear for builders. Its QMK/VIA support also gives it a documented edge for customized workflows. The TOFU65 V2 Vior remains a straightforward wired 65% kit, but the available details do not establish a specific use case where it offers a feature advantage over the Neo65.
Pick the Qwertykeys Studio Neo65 Core Plus
- The Neo65 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate and offers USB-C or 2.4 GHz connections.
- The TOFU65 V2 Vior is listed as wired-only, with no polling-rate figure specified.
Qwertykeys Studio Neo65 Core Plus vs KBDFans TOFU65 V2 Vior specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 20 specs differ
Qwertykeys Studio Neo65 Core Plus
KBDFans TOFU65 V2 Vior
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Qwertykeys Studio Neo65 Core Plus
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
KBDFans TOFU65 V2 Vior
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Qwertykeys Studio Neo65 Core Plus vs KBDFans TOFU65 V2 Vior: your questions
Yes. It supports Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless as well as a wired USB-C connection. The vendor lists a 2.4 GHz USB dongle as included.
No wireless connection is listed for the TOFU65 V2 Vior, which is specified as wired-only. Its vendor describes a USB-C connection.
The Neo65 Core Plus supports both ANSI and ISO layouts. The TOFU65 V2 Vior is ANSI-only, and ISO variants such as ISO-DE and UK are not offered.
Both kits are listed as hot-swappable. The Neo65 vendor says switches can be changed without soldering, and the TOFU65 listing also describes hot-swap switch support.
Yes, QMK and VIA support are listed for the Neo65 Core Plus. Its vendor says these support key remapping, layers, and macros.
The Neo65 Core Plus includes a PP plate, and its vendor also describes an aluminum plate option. The TOFU65 V2 Vior listing offers polycarbonate or aluminum plates, depending on the selected variant.
The Neo65 supports PCB gasket mount and gummy O-ring mount. Its vendor notes that the O-ring setup is not compatible with a plateless configuration.
Both are DIY kits rather than complete keyboards. The Neo65 vendor specifically says switches and keycaps are not included, and the TOFU65 listing also says keycaps are not included and that switches and keycaps must be obtained separately.
The Neo65 Core Plus is listed at 1000 Hz for wired and 2.4 GHz connections, and 125 Hz over Bluetooth. The TOFU65 V2 Vior listing does not give a polling-rate figure.
Yes. Its vendor lists a PCB and plate puller tool, a keycap and switch puller, a screwdriver, and a keyboard carrying case among the included items. The same listing says switches and keycaps are not included.
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